Chelsea Secure 2-0 Win at Burnley to Move Second in Premier League
Chelsea have been taken a big step closer to the top of the Premier League with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor. The Blues extended their winning streak to three league games in a row, with goals from Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez sealing the win in a match that was tricky from the start. Burnley, despite their best efforts, were unable to break through, leaving Chelsea to claim another clean sheet and boost their confidence ahead of crucial upcoming fixtures.
The first half was largely tight, with Burnley holding firm for long periods, but the breakthrough came in the 37th minute. Jamie Gittens produced a brilliant cross from the far side, finding Neto who executed a perfect header back across goal and into the net. That goal proved to be the only real moment of quality in the opening 45 minutes, but it was enough to put Chelsea in control.
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Burnley did have one clear chance in the second half when Zian Flemming volleyed over, but otherwise, the home side struggled to create meaningful opportunities. A moment of controversy arose in the first half when Burnley felt they had been denied a penalty after a handball on Trevoh Chalobah, though the referee ruled there was no infringement. Burnley boss Scott Parker admitted the decision looked harsh on review but kept the focus on his team’s performance, praising his players despite the defeat.
Chelsea’s second goal arrived late in the 88th minute through Enzo Fernandez. The play was initiated by substitute Marc Guiu, who set up Fernandez for a close-range finish that ensured the win. The victory also highlighted Chelsea’s squad depth, as key players like Moises Caicedo were rested, giving youngsters like Andrey Santos a chance to shine. Santos was rewarded for his impressive performance with the Player of the Match award, showing he can step up in big games when needed.
Enzo Maresca, Chelsea’s head coach, described the match as “very tricky,” citing the early kick-off, post-international break timing, and the tight dimensions of Turf Moor. He praised his team for their discipline and competitiveness, particularly the defensive resilience that limited Burnley to just a single meaningful chance. Reece James’ planned half-time substitution was also confirmed, reflecting Maresca’s careful management ahead of a challenging week featuring games against Barcelona and league leaders Arsenal.
Chelsea’s win moves them up to second in the table, just three points behind Arsenal, while Burnley suffers their third consecutive defeat, leaving them dangerously close to the relegation zone. As the Blues prepare for high-stakes clashes in both the Premier League and Champions League, today’s controlled performance demonstrates that they are building form, discipline, and confidence to challenge at the very top.
For Burnley, the focus will be on recovering and finding solutions to halt a worrying run of home defeats, while Chelsea now turn their attention to testing themselves against Barcelona and Arsenal, which could define their season. Today, though, the story was clear: Chelsea got the job done, secured the points, and left Turf Moor with momentum firmly on their side.
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